Job Description

TAYARI PROJECT
Driver Job Description
Reports To:• ••••••••••••••••••••••• Administrative Assistant 2
POSITION SUMMARY:
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The driver will serve as a chauffeur for project staff, consultants and other visitors as assigned by supervisor. ••S/he will be in charge of maintaining high standard of cleanliness of the project vehicle in his/her custody. He will also ensure that the project vehicle assigned is well serviced and maintained as required and perform administrative tasks as assigned.
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SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
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1.••••• Drive project / office staff members, consultants and other visitors on project / office business;•
2.••••• Provide transportation to and from the airport, hotel, project sites, and other locations as assigned;
3.••••• Ensure that the vehicle has all required registrations / licensing and inspections, and that necessary documentation is retained with the vehicle;•
4.••••• Ensure vehicle has sufficient amount of gas, maintain the vehicles• cleanliness, and ensure its security for daily use and proper evening and weekend storage at office site;
5.••••• Read and understand specific vehicle operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle;
6.••••• Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle movements;
7.••••• Maintain record of trips including kilometers traveled, fuel consumed and cost, and dates of oil changes, all according to established procedures;
8.••••• Produce weekly records of mileage traveled;
9.••••• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle; check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc;
10.• Arrange for repairs and regularly scheduled maintenance of the vehicle as per manufacturer•s suggested schedule;
11.• Ensure that all regulations are followed in case of an accident and that required paper work is submitted;
12.• Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required;
13.• Pick up and deliver shipments and documents as assigned;
14.• Identify any apparent problems such as insecurity during driving operations and report them to the Finance and Administration Assistant;
15.• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all project / office personnel;
16.• Perform other related tasks as required.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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1.••••• Driver / Chauffer experience for at least 3 years;
2.••••• Valid Kenya driver•s license;•
3.••••• Proof of good driving record;
4.••••• Experience in driving and familiarity through rural terrain preferred;
5.••••• Demonstrated punctuality, attention to detail, patience, good humor, flexibility, and overall positive attitude;
6.••••• Administrative experience with ability to perform computations preferred;
7.••••• Neat and professional appearance;
8.••••• Oral and written English language fluency;
9.••••• Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure.
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TAYARI PROJECT
Driver Job Description
Reports To:• ••••••••••••••••••••••• Administrative Assistant 2
POSITION SUMMARY:
•
The driver will serve as a chauffeur for project staff, consultants and other visitors as assigned by supervisor. ••S/he will be in charge of maintaining high standard of cleanliness of the project vehicle in his/her custody. He will also ensure that the project vehicle assigned is well serviced and maintained as required and perform administrative tasks as assigned.
•
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
•
1.••••• Drive project / office staff members, consultants and other visitors on project / office business;•
2.••••• Provide transportation to and from the airport, hotel, project sites, and other locations as assigned;
3.••••• Ensure that the vehicle has all required registrations / licensing and inspections, and that necessary documentation is retained with the vehicle;•
4.••••• Ensure vehicle has sufficient amount of gas, maintain the vehicles• cleanliness, and ensure its security for daily use and proper evening and weekend storage at office site;
5.••••• Read and understand specific vehicle operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle;
6.••••• Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle movements;
7.••••• Maintain record of trips including kilometers traveled, fuel consumed and cost, and dates of oil changes, all according to established procedures;
8.••••• Produce weekly records of mileage traveled;
9.••••• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle; check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc;
10.• Arrange for repairs and regularly scheduled maintenance of the vehicle as per manufacturer•s suggested schedule;
11.• Ensure that all regulations are followed in case of an accident and that required paper work is submitted;
12.• Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required;
13.• Pick up and deliver shipments and documents as assigned;
14.• Identify any apparent problems such as insecurity during driving operations and report them to the Finance and Administration Assistant;
15.• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all project / office personnel;
16.• Perform other related tasks as required.
•
•
•
•
QUALIFICATIONS:
•
1.••••• Driver / Chauffer experience for at least 3 years;
2.••••• Valid Kenya driver•s license;•
3.••••• Proof of good driving record;
4.••••• Experience in driving and familiarity through rural terrain preferred;
5.••••• Demonstrated punctuality, attention to detail, patience, good humor, flexibility, and overall positive attitude;
6.••••• Administrative experience with ability to perform computations preferred;
7.••••• Neat and professional appearance;
8.••••• Oral and written English language fluency;
9.••••• Flexibility and adaptability to work under pressure.
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